Religion in America

Name: Religion in America
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ISBN: 9781666930689

A Sociological History

Mark Abrahamson

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Rowman & Littlefield
27 November 2025

Religious groups: social & cultural aspects

This book offers an analysis of religion in America from the 1600s to the present, blending rich historical case studies with sociological theory to illuminate the enduring influence of faith in public life. Religion in America focuses on key moments in American history where religion served as both a catalyst for social change—such as during the anti–Vietnam War protests—and a force for resistance, as seen in opposition to the legalization of contraception. Abrahamson examines the role of religious engagement within a variety of American contexts, applying a wide range of sociological frameworks to draw generalizable insights. In doing so, the book provides readers with a substantive introduction to the sociology of religion and its application to American historical trajectories.

By: Mark Abrahamson
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 460g
ISBN: 9781666930689
ISBN 10: 1666930687
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 27 November 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Preface Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: The Trials of Ann Hutchinson Chapter Three: Early Capitalism’s Religious Underpinnings Chapter Four: George Washington is deified Chapter Five: Planned Religious Communities Chapter Six: Bibles and Battles in the Civil War Chapter Severn: The New Woman and the Bicycle Chapter Eight: Birth Control, Immigration and Eugenics Chapter Nine: Baseball Becomes a Religion Chapter Ten: Anti-Vietnam War Protests and Campus Ministries Chapter Eleven: Megachurches and Evangelicals Chapter Twelve: The Growth of the “Nones” Bibliography Index About the Author

Mark Abrahamson is professor of sociology emeritus at the University of Connecticut.